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MDOC says 89% of incarcerated population is fully vaccinated, though some say they’re still waiting on second dose
The majority of incarcerated people in Mississippi’s state-run facilities are fully vaccinated, though some say they’re still waiting on their second shot.
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MDOC pressures prisoners to renounce gangs as parole eligibility is expanded
MDOC Commissioner Burl Cain says the department has reduced the gang population in its prisons from 6,400 to 1,500 since he was appointed.
As Delta variant spreads across Mississippi, COVID-19 outbreak reported at Raymond detention facilities
As the Delta variant continues to spread, a Hinds County detention facility is experiencing a COVID outbreak among detained people and staff.
New MDOC visitation policy too restrictive, loved ones of incarcerated Mississippians say
After 15 months, MDOC issued a new visitation policy, but families of incarcerated Mississippians say it’s not enough.
Federal court revives lawsuit seeking to overturn Mississippi’s Jim Crow-era felony voting ban
New life has been breathed into a lawsuit attempting to overturn Mississippi’s lifetime ban on voting for people convicted of certain felonies.
Following Rep. Ashley Henley’s murder, arson arrest made in fire that killed her sister-in-law
A neighbor was charged with arson, but not with the death of Kristina Jones. Former Rep. Ashley Henley was gunned down outside Jones’ burned home.
Photos: Medgar Evers and Charles Evers honored by family, politicians
About 75 people gathered to honor the life of Medgar Evers on Saturday — exactly 58 years after he was assassinated at his home.
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